All Asia Pacific articles – Page 72
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NewsAustralian start-up Dovetail taps Hyundai unit HTWO for fuel cell systems
Dovetail Electric Aviation has picked Hyundai for fuel cell systems to be used in electric powertrain trials.
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NewsEmbraer eyes freighter conversion line in China as it reveals E-Jet P2F deal
Embraer signed a letter of agreement with Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E-Jet passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions at the Paris air show on 21 June, in a deal that could see it establish a conversion facility in China.
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NewsDigital dogfighting: Boeing targets augmented reality for T-7A air combat training
Aspiring fighter pilots in the Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer could eventually face off against computer-generated enemy aircraft generated through augmented reality.
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NewsIndia’s Akasa orders four more 737 Max 8s
Indian carrier Akasa Air has signed for four more Boeing 737 Max 8s, taking its total commitment to 76 jets.
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In depthAir mobility challenges will be mastered – with time and money
Advanced air mobility projects received their own showcase at the Paris air show this week, as the segment’s leaders race each other to the commercialisation finish line.
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NewsBerjaya strikes preliminary deal to take two all-premium ATR 72-600s
Malaysian carrier Berjaya Air has signed a heads of agreement covering two ATR 72-600s, which it will operate in an all-premium configuration.
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NewsAirAsia’s Fernandes teases large aircraft order, eyes more widebodies
The AirAsia group of airlines “will definitely” be placing a large order for aircraft over “the next two years”, although it will not be adding to the flurry of order announcements at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines to fit 10-abreast seating on A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines is to fit 10-abreast seating to the economy cabin of its Airbus A350-1000s, taking advantage of recent interior upgrades to the variant. The carrier is configuring the twinjets with 380 seats in three classes, including 24 in the premium-economy cabin and 42 in business. Airbus has introduced a ...
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NewsATR nets Mandarin commitment for six 72-600s, says more to come this year
Taiwanese operator Mandarin Airlines has firmed an order for six ATR 72-600s, with deliveries set to run from the end of this year through 2025.
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NewsChina Airlines firms order for eight Boeing 787-9s
China Airlines has ordered eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the US airframer said at the Paris air show on 20 June.
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NewsQantas firms additional batch of A220s
Australian operator Qantas Group has firmed orders for an additional nine Airbus A220-300s, taking its overall commitment to 29 of the twinjets. The carrier had unveiled orders for A220s a year ago and, earlier this year, had signalled that it would take another batch. Qantas will receive its first A220 ...
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NewsVietjet taps Safran to supply seats for 737 Max 8-200 fleet
Vietjet will furnish its future fleet of 200 Boeing 737 Max 8-200s with Safran’s Z200 seat, with deliveries to start in 2024.
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NewsIndiGo orders 500 Airbus single-aisle jets
As if playing catch-up for lost time, Airbus marked the return of the Paris air show with an opening agreement for 500 firm A320neo-family aircraft from Indian budget carrier IndiGo. IndiGo chief Pieter Elbers says the aircraft will ”bring us well into the next decade” with delivery over 2030-35. “No-one ...
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NewsJapan’s SkyDrive reveals higher seat-count eVTOL amid 2026 certification target
Japan-based advanced air mobility company SkyDrive modified the specifications of its eponymous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by adding an extra seat, amid plans to have the programme certificated by 2026.
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NewsComac looks to raise profile overseas in post-pandemic Paris presence
Chinese airframer Comac hopes to raise its profile among potential airline customers, as it makes its first international appearance since the Covid-19 pandemic at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsLilium signs two agreements to strengthen presence in Asia-Pacific
Electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Lillium has signed two agreements with Chinese entities that will support its sales and development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsNorth Asian carriers add international routes; Qantas returns to New York
Asia-Pacific carriers have added several international destinations to their networks, although EVA Airways hints at the challenges facing the Japanese outbound market.
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NewsIHI announces “breakthrough” in electric engine magnet technology
Japan’s IHI has announced a “breakthrough” in magnet technology for high-speed motors, which could enhance the performance of future electric aircraft.
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NewsAir NZ, Wellington step up research into local SAF production
Air New Zealand and the New Zealand government will continue to explore the local production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country.
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NewsQantas unveils ‘Wellbeing Zone’, economy seats for new A350-1000s
Qantas Airways has unveiled the economy and premium economy class for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A350-1000s, which will operate ultra long-haul flights as part of the airline’s ‘Project Sunrise’ initiative.